They say that new plants take three years to establish but in the case of these three woody ornamental shrubs in my yard, five years is the magic number. These three shrubs, planted in 2007, are stunning performers in my garden this year. I love using flowering shrubs for three season interest and ease of maintenance. A bit of organic fertilizer or compost is all I have used on these shrubs, usually applied early in spring prior to blooming.
This Weigela was loaded with blooms about two weeks ago. I have included a close up of the cone shaped blossoms.
Gorgeous creamy pink blossoms complement dark purple foliage on this stunning Proven Winner Selection Sambucus nigara ‘Eva’ Blace Lace Elderberry. I have let it grow free form rather than prunning.
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Mindia’ Ninebark ‘Coppertina’
Monroe County Master Gardener Association 
Nice plants, and photos!